PREVOST LE MIRAGE XLII BUS SHELLS User Manual

Section 18: BODY
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If you sand through to metal surface, first prime
with Standox “Etch Primer (ST-11858)” then with
Standox “Non Stop Fill Primer (ST-11000)”.
CAUTION
Be sure to heed all paint manufacturer’s
recommendations, especially concerning paint
dilution and application.
5.3 PAINTING
The standard paint used on the exterior of the
vehicle is Standox Basislack. It is a high gloss
polyurethane enamel finish designed for
exposure to extreme conditions. Other types of
paint may be called for as options by owner but
are not dealt with in this section.
5.3.1 Safety
Care should be exercised in storing, handling,
mixing, and applying paint and chemicals listed
in this manual. The topcoat, primer, solvent,
catalysts, accelerators, and cleaners are highly
volatile and/or toxic if not properly used.
Observe all safety instructions marked on the
different packaging, as well as the following:
1. Do not smoke in the paint room or in
adjacent area exposed to residue fumes.
2. Wear respirators approved by the governing
safety and health regulations.
3. Maintain adequate ventilation at all times.
4. Dispose of any leftover paint mix properly.
5. Wear rubber gloves, rubber apron, and face
shield during all phases of paint and
chemical handling
5.3.2 Surface Preparation And Paint Application
Aluminum and / or
Stainless Steel
Fiberglass Comments
Surface Preparation
Sand using P-150 grit sandpaper. It
is recommended to sandblast rivets
and panel edges with OLIMAG 35-
70 blast media.
Sand using P-180 or
P-240 sandpaper.
Do not use paint remover
over aluminum or fiberglass.
Cleaning
STANDOX silicone remover ST-11654 (68-2989)
Priming
STANDOX Reactive Etch Primer
ST-13908
* Wait 30 minutes then apply
STANDOX Non-Stop Füllprimer
ST-11000 (68-2973)
STANDOX Non-Stop
Füllprimer ST-11000
(68-2973)
Refer to product Technical
Data sheet for proper mixing
Basecoat
Refer to paint scheme or coach record for proper color code
and paint brand.
We recommend using the same paint brand to ease color
matching.
Refer to product Technical
Data sheet for proper mixing
Clearcoat
STANDOX 2K MS Rapid Clear ST-11760 (68-2979)
Allow 16 hours for drying
Refer to product Technical
Data sheet for proper mixing
If assistance or technical information on STANDOX products is needed, please dial: 1 (800) 551-9296

PREVOST LE MIRAGE XLII BUS SHELLS Specifications

General

Brand	PREVOST
Model	LE MIRAGE XLII BUS SHELLS
Category	Buses
Language	English